baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2407550-A (GB)
Title: Device for attaching a document to a vehicle windscreen
Inventor: LAKE DEREK EDWARD
IPC: G09F3/20
Filed: 2003-10-31
Abstract: A document holder 10 for attaching a document such as a tax disc to a vehicle windscreen, the holder comprising a single sheet of plastics material one face of which has an adhesive coating, and a plurality of backing parts 1 to 4 attached to the adhesive coating, which backing strips are to be peeled off from the adhesive coated sheet successively during use of the holder. After backing part 1 has been removed and a document applied to the exposed adhesive area, a second part 2 surrounding the document can be removed and a flap from which third part 3 has been peeled off can be folded up onto the uncovered areas to enclose the document. Part 4 can be removed to expose adhesive whereby the holder can be attached to the windscreen.
Patent GB-2405692-A (GB)
Title: Method for determining decay characteristics of multi-component downhole decay data
Inventor: MICKAEL MEDHAT W
IPC: G01V5/10
Filed: 2002-04-16
Abstract: Measurements from many logging instruments (10) such as Gamma ray counts from a pulsed neutron instrument, and amplitudes of spin-echo signals from a NMR instrument, typically have a spectrum that contains a plurality of exponentially decaying components. The slowest decaying component is obtained by fitting a single exponential over the tail end of the data and selecting a beginning for the fitting window that minimizes the product of the chi-square and the standard error of the fit (231). The single determined component may be subtracted from the data and the process repeated to give additional components. The determined components are indicative of thermal neutron capture cross-sections (in the case of a pulsed neutron instrument) and of the distribution of relaxation times and fluids within the pores of a rock in the case of a NMR instrument.
Patent GB-2408138-A (GB)
Title: Improving contrast of liquid crystal display
Inventor: BAIK SEONG HO
IPC: G02F1/1335
Filed: 2004-06-29
Abstract: A method of driving a liquid crystal display in which the contrast can be selectively emphasized dependent upon the input data. The input data is converted into brightness components and chrominance components. The most-frequent brightness component is extracted from a histogram of the brightness components, and the histogram is divided into regions, which are rearranged in correspondence with the extracted most-frequent value. The brightness components of each region are then modified using a curve having a slope that is dependent upon the total number of brightness components in the particular region. Data in which the contrast ratio has been selectively emphasized is generated using the modulated brightness components and the chrominance components.
Patent GB-2415684-A (GB)
Title: Bags of easy closure and tear open construction
Inventor: BRASSINGTON PAUL STUART
IPC: B65D30/20
Filed: 2004-06-30
Abstract: A plastic bag comprises a flat stable base 908 and first and second wall portions. The base and wall portions form a bag or approximately rectangular section when containing product. The bag further comprises a closure flap. One or both of the closure flap and the front face of the bag have a line of adhesive 913. In use, the front face is folded down onto the product contained in the bag, and the closure flap is folded over on top of the front face and so that side portions of the closure flap contact side walls of the bag. The line of adhesive secures the closure flap in this closed position. The closure flap is provided with a line of weakness 914 which is breached to gain access to the contents of the bag. The base is gusseted.
Patent GB-2406112-A (GB)
Title: Liner running system and method, and swivel
Inventor: CAMPBELL JOHN E
IPC: E21B23/02
Filed: 2004-09-03
Abstract: A liner running system (100) for placing a liner in a well bore comprises a latch sleeve (40) connected to the liner and a running tool (20) releasably attached to the latch sleeve (40). The latch sleeve (40) has a wall thickness substantially the same as the wall thickness of the liner. The running tool (20) has an outer diameter less than or equal to the inner diameter of the liner. The latch sleeve (40) may be connected into the liner at any location along its length. A swivel (10) may be connected to the liner. The swivel (10) has a wall thickness substantially the same as the wall thickness of the liner.
Patent GB-2403972-A (GB)
Title: Mono - diameter wellbore casing
Inventor: COOK ROBERT LANCE
IPC: E21B43/10
Filed: 2002-02-14
Abstract: A shoe, for use with a tube 210 to be expanded to form an extension to a wellbore casing 115, comprises an upper annular portion 215a, an intermediate annular portion 215b coupled thereto, and a lower annular portion 215c coupled to the intermediate portion, the intermediate portion 215b having a larger outer circumference than that of the upper and lower portions 215a, 215c.
Patent GB-2414536-A (GB)
Title: Reduction of cryogen loss during transportation of cryostats
Inventor: HUGHES TIMOTHY JOHN
IPC: F25D19/00
Filed: 2004-10-25
Abstract: In order to minimise the loss of cryogen (5a, Fig.1) during the transportation of a superconductive magnet system, or indeed at any time that a two-stage cryogenic refrigerator 1 used to cool the superconductive magnet system is turned off, part of the boil-off gas from the cryogen is directed from the cryogen vessel 5 through a tube 4 to cool the two-stage refrigerator directly. Some of the heat conducted along the refrigerator into the system is thereby intercepted and removed by that part of the boil-off gas. This part of the boil-off gas is then vented from the system, passing through a pipe 6 to the cryogen vessel access neck (7, Fig.1). Pipe 6 is preferably fitted with a valve 12 which is open during transportation but may be closed during normal operation of the magnet system when the refrigerator is operational. Flow of gas past the refrigerator may be regulated by means 13 in the pipe 6, for example a suitably sized orifice. The first stage 9 of the refrigerator cools a thermal shield 20 provided around the cryogen vessel 5, the second stage 8 cools the cryogen vessel 5 itself. Passageways (14,16,16a, 17) are provided to allow the boil-off gas to traverse the thermal connection 15,30 linking the refrigerator first stage 9 to the thermal shield 20. Cryogen gas may be used to cool the thermal shield 20 directly via a tube (32, Fig.5) which is in close thermal contact with the shield 20.
Patent GB-2420209-A (GB)
Title: Handbag With Detachable Magnetic Shoulder Strap And Alarm
Inventor: YEN MAN-SHENG
IPC: A45C13/22
Filed: 2004-11-15
Abstract: A robbery preventing and body protecting handbag includes a bag body 1, an automatic disengaging device 3, a circuit control device, a buzzer 36, and a shoulder strap 2. The automatic disengaging device is installed between the bag body and the shoulder strap, having separable magnetic attraction members 30 combined with the end of the shoulder strap and stationary magnetic attraction members 31 combined with the bag body. The stationary magnetic attraction members are connected with the circuit control device and the buzzer to form an automatic alarm circuit. When the shoulder strap is forcefully dragged or snatched by a robber or by a user herself, the separable magnetic attraction members will be disengaged from the stationary magnetic attraction members and the circuit control device will simultaneously start the audible alarm buzzer to scare the robber away, ensuring the safety of the handbag and the user.
Patent GB-2423743-A (GB)
Title: Pop-up display device
Inventor: BEATTIE SCOTT
IPC: G09F1/08
Filed: 2005-03-05
Abstract: A pop-up display device 10 comprises a base 11, a pivotable display member 12, moveable between a rest position flat over the base and an erected position inclined at an angle to the base, an actuator member (sliding pull tab 13) for controlling movement of the pivotable display member between the rest and erected positions, and a support member 14 for supporting the pivotable display member in the erected position. The support member 14 is connected to the actuator member 13 and the pivotable display 12 member. Preferably the support member is partially cut out from the actuator member. Pop-up devices are used in books and greetings cards. A blank for forming the device is also provided.
Patent GB-2426050-A (GB)
Title: Method of measuring binding rate using sonication
Inventor: KAHMA KAUKO
IPC: G01N33/53
Filed: 2005-05-09
Abstract: A method of measuring the rate of binding of a binding substance and an analyte comprising disposing the binding substance and analyte in the medium, initially sonicating the mixture to disrupt binding between the binding substance and analyte and subsequently determining the rate of binding after cessation of the sonication. The binding may be immunological involving an antibody, antigen or a hapten and detected by optical means, including fluorescence. The sonication may be by ultrasound and the frequency may be at least 1kHZ, 20 kHZ or at a maximum of 1000 kHz.
Patent GB-2416649-A (GB)
Title: Statistical multiplexer with primary and standby encoders and multiplexers which can differentiate good and faulty units sharing a dynamic address
Inventor: SANDERS JOHN
IPC: H04N7/58
Filed: 2005-07-05
Abstract: A statistical multiplexer for multiple video signal bit streams (Program 1-4) includes primary video encoders (120:1-4) and back up video encoders (130:1-2) kept on hot standby to take over when a primary encoder fails, via router (170). The video encoders feed multiplexers (140,160) which operate in an active and hot standby arrangement. A rate controller (150) oversees the system. The statistical multiplexer uses dynamic identification, such that when a back up encoder/multiplexer takes over from a faulty primary it assumes its identity (eg Encoder 1, Multiplexer 1). In order to avoid conflicts arising when a faulty encoder continues to transmit data the backup encoder output includes a flag, and flagged signals will be given precedence over other signals with the same identifier. Similarly, for the multiplexers a character in the output signal is incremented each time they assume primary responsibilities, and signals included the highest value will take precedence with downstream devices.
Patent GB-2428776-A (GB)
Title: A Direction and Hazard Indication Lighting System For A Vehicle.
Inventor: ARKSEY KEITH GRAHAM
IPC: B60Q1/46
Filed: 2005-07-26
Abstract: A direction and hazard indication lighting system for a vehicle having individual directional indicator lights and hazard warning lights in order that drivers intentions are more plainly signalled. This light arrangement may also have separate patterns of flashing for directional and hazard indication.
Patent GB-2421920-A (GB)
Title: Three-dimensional cellular light structures directly woven by continuous wires and the manufacturing method of the same
Inventor: KANG KI JU
IPC: B21F27/00
Filed: 2004-11-05
Abstract: Disclosed herein is a three-dimensional cellular light structure formed of continuous wire groups. In the cellular light structure, six orientational-wire groups are intercrossed each other at 60 degrees or 120 degrees of angles in a three-dimensional space to thereby construct the structure similar to the ideal Octet or Kagome truss and having a good mechanical property such as strength, rigidity or the like. A method of mass-producing the structure in a cost-effective manner is also disclosed. The three-dimensional cellular light structure has a similar form to the ideal Octet or Kagome truss. When required, the intersection points of the wires are bonded by means of welding, brazing, soldering, or a liquid-or-spray-form adhesive to provide a structural material having a light weight and a good mechanical strength and rigidity, it can be made into a fiber-reinforced composite material by filling part of or entire internal empty space of the structure.
Patent GB-2428565-A (GB)
Title: Systems for turning a patient
Inventor: JAMES ALLAN RICHARD
IPC: A61G1/003
Filed: 2005-12-05
Abstract: Apparatus for turning a patient including a mobile support (11) having an overhanging portion defining a pair of spaced locations, a roller (32, 34) mounted at each location such that the rollers (32, 34) extend generally parallel to each other, the rollers (32, 34) together being for supporting a dependent sling (48) therebetween, and means for rotating the rollers (32, 34) whereby the sling (48) can be moved laterally relative to the patient to turn the patient.
Patent GB-2423433-A (GB)
Title: Device for recording full picture frames onto a photosensitive material
Inventor: BJERKESTRAND RUNE
IPC: G03B31/02
Filed: 2004-11-12
Abstract: The invention regards a device for recording full picture frames onto a photosensitive material, comprising at least one light source, at least two full frame devices for modulating light from the light source, imaging optics for combining the modulaled light from the light modulation devices and/or combining optics, and recording the modulated light onto the photosensitive material, thus exposing the photosensitive material frame by frame, a film transportation device adapted for exposing, section for section, sections of the photosensitive material to the modulated light. The invention also regards a device for simultaneous and synchronised recording of full picture frames and sound tracks onto a photosensitive material.
Patent GB-2432560-A (GB)
Title: Printing device system and patterning method using the same
Inventor: YOO HONG SUK
IPC: B41F23/04
Filed: 2006-06-29
Abstract: A printing device system and a patterning method using the same is disclosed, to prevent the volume of blanket from being changed due to the dissolution of solvent included in the pattern material, to thereby realize a precise pattern, in which the printing device system comprises a printing roller (100) having a blanket (110) being adhered to an outer surface thereof; and a drying device (200) for drying the blanket (110) of the printing roller (100).
Patent GB-2440979-A (GB)
Title: Achieving coding gain in soft handover using incremental redundancy and bit mapping techniques
Inventor: CZEREPINSKI PRZEMYSLAW JAN
IPC: H04L1/00
Filed: 2006-08-18
Abstract: A method of transmission between one or more base stations BS1, BS2 and a terminal 3 in soft handover. The method comprises transmitting from the base stations a first signal, comprising data bits and parity bits, and a second signal, which differs in bit content or bit mapping from the first signal. The second signal may comprise only parity bits and/or additional parity bits, or it may differ in bit mapping arrangement. Conventionally, the two base stations BS1, BS2 transmit the same content to the terminal 3 arriving in the form of different waveforms with powers P1, P2, together with interference I and noise N. A processing gain is achieved, but not a coding gain. The present invention addresses the absence of coding gain by using Incremental Redundancy (IR) and Bit Mapping (BM) techniques, transmitting different signals from each base station BS1, BS2 to get Forward Error Correction (FEC) coding gain as well.
Patent GB-2426763-A (GB)
Title: Polyelectrolyte composition containing aromatic hydrocarbon resin
Inventor: MURATA HIROSHI
IPC: H01M8/10
Filed: 2005-04-21
Abstract: A polyelectrolyte composition having high durability even under high-temperature low-level-humidification conditions (e.g., operating temperature of 100{C and 50{C humidification (corresponding to a humidity of 12 RH)); and a proton-exchange membrane comprising this polyelectrolyte composition. The polyelectrolyte composition comprises a polymer (A) having an ion-exchange group, a polyphenylene sulfide resin (B), and a polyphenylene ether resin (C) and/or a polysulfone resin (D).
Patent GB-2433962-A (GB)
Title: A latch mechanism for mounting a vehicle seat
Inventor: PALOMBA MICHELE
IPC: E05C3/24
Filed: 2006-12-15
Abstract: A latch mechanism 22 for detachably mounting a vehicle seat 10 to a vehicle includes a mounting plate 20 and a latch 32 rotatable thereon about a first axis 62 to engage a seat base pin 28. A pawl 34 and a cam 36 are both rotatable on the mounting plate about a second axis 80 to inhibit rotation of the latch 32. The pawl 34 engages the latch 32 (formations 66 and 86) before the cam 36 engages the latch 32 (formations 68 and 92). The pawl 34 and cam 36 are disengaged from the latch 32 by the action of an actuator 46 which acts directly on the pawl and indirectly on the cam through pin 84 and slot 90 formations. Springs 38 and 40 bias the pawl and cam to the latch-engaging positions.
Patent GB-2431186-A (GB)
Title: Cast flapper with hot isostatic pressing treatment
Inventor: STATTAN SCOTT
IPC: C22F1/10
Filed: 2005-06-24
Abstract: Components of a subsurface safety valve are cast instead of machined for dramatic cost savings. In particular, the flapper is cast from a 718 nickel alloy and treated with the HIP process to increase strength and corrosion resistance while reducing porosity. Other downhole valve components are contemplated to be produced by the same technique and the materials can also be varied. Depending on the specific alloys, the resulting HIP components are either superior in performance (e.g. strength, corrosion resistance) or considerably cheaper to manufacture than their wrought counterparts.
Patent GB-2430843-A (GB)
Title: Chanel management using preamble containing frequency use information
Inventor: JACOBSEN ERIC
IPC: H04L27/26
Filed: 2005-07-20
Abstract: An apparatus, comprising a transceiver capable of wireless communication between said apparatus and at least one wireless device using subcarrier alignment or partial subcarrier alignment, wherein said subcarrier includes a predetermined preamble that is detectable by said at least one wireless device and said apparatus.
Patent GB-2432756-A (GB)
Title: A wireless terminal communicating with an access point over separate wireless channels and relatedwireless system.
Inventor: LEE KI-CHEOL
IPC: H04L12/28
Filed: 2004-04-19
Abstract: Wireless terminals that are configured to communicate over a wireless local area network include a data processor and at least one MAC control unit that is responsive to the data processor that controls communications with an access point over first and second communications channels. The wireless terminals may further include a first interface between the at least one MAC control unit and the first communications channel and a second interface between the at least one MAC control unit and the second communications channel.
Patent GB-2437050-A (GB)
Title: Holding down food products in slicing machines
Inventor: CULLING ALAN
IPC: B26D7/02
Filed: 2007-02-15
Abstract: Apparatus is provided for holding down food products (4) such as bacon, cheese or cooked meat in a slicing machine. The apparatus comprises a device (3) engaging the top of the food product and a parallel motion linkage (2) having one end pivotally mountable in the machine and the other end connected to the device. When the linkage is rotated about its pivotable mounting, the device moves substantially perpendicular with respect to a plane on which the food product is supported. This enables the device not only to be raised and lowed when slicing of one product has been completed and slicing of the next food product is to commence, but also to accommodate variations in the thickness and a single product between products.
Patent GB-2436280-A (GB)
Title: Foaming device for a coffee maker
Inventor: WANG DONG LEI
IPC: A47J/
Filed: 2007-02-23
Abstract: A foaming device for a coffee maker comprises a brewing chamber with a filter disposed inside the brewing chamber which filter divides the brewing chamber into top (106) and lower (108) chambers. The top chamber can accommodate a coffee pod or coffee powder, and the lower chamber accommodates coffee which has passed through the filter. A jet orifice (109) is disposed at a bottom of the lower chamber, its aperture being small enough to maintain a pressure between 1 BAR and 11 BAR (100-1100kPa) inside the brewing chamber. A diverter (110) with a coffee outlet is disposed below the filter for collecting the coffee ejected out of the jet orifice and directing it to flow out via the coffee outlet.
Patent GB-2442322-A (GB)
Title: Agricultural Treatment
Inventor: BENJAMIN NIGEL
IPC: A01N59/00
Filed: 2007-09-24
Abstract: A method for the control of microorganisms, fungi or oomycetes in agriculture, said method comprising applying to plants or to the environment thereof, an anti-microbial, anti-fungal or anti-oomycetes effective amount of a combination of: <SL> <LI>(i) an agriculturally acceptable acidifying agent, and <LI>(ii) an agriculturally acceptable source of nitrite ions or a nitrate precursor thereof, wherein the combination of (i) and (ii) acts as a source of nitric oxide. </SL> The acceptable acidifying agent may be an organic or inorganic acid, such as citric acid, phosphoric acid, sulphuric acid, salicylic acid, ascorbic acid, acetic acid, fulvic acid, lactic acid, glycolic acid or humic acid. The source of nitrite ions may be sodium nitrite, sodium nitrate, potassium nitrite or potassium nitrate. Systems and compositions for use in this method are also described and claimed.
Patent GB-2454516-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle speed control
Inventor: PICTON RICHARD
IPC: B60K31/18
Filed: 2007-11-12
Abstract: A human machine interface (HMI) is provided for an adaptive speed limiter. The HMI comprises a display configured to communicate to the driver the current speed limit; and an indication that the current speed limit is being exceeded; and a switch module including a SET button configured to permit the driver to set the maximum speed of the vehicle to the speed limit.
Patent GB-2445229-A (GB)
Title: Methods and systems for electronic records management
Inventor: BROOKS MICHAEL
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2005-05-10
Abstract: Systems and methods for the management and organization of electronic records are disclosed. These systems and methods provide the user with capabilities such as inputting and retrieving documents, searching for documents and sharing documents across an organization. The systems and methods also allow the capture of unstructured electronic records not typically associated with document management systems like, for example, email or instant message conversations, allow for remote update of replicated data between electronic record management systems to ensure integrity and consistency of the electronic records, allow for structured replication of electronic records between remote and master systems, and provide a mechanism for rectifying multiple disposal rules that may apply to the same electronic record.
Patent GB-2455605-A (GB)
Title: Glass house having a rain water collection and irrigation system
Inventor: BAILEY MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: A01G9/14
Filed: 2008-10-13
Abstract: A glass house, conservatory or green house has a rain water collection and irrigation system fitted. The rain water collection system comprises a gutter <B>2</B> fitted on the outside of the conservatory, the gutter <B>2</B> then directs the controlled flow of water via a valve/manifold <B>11</B> from the gutter <B>2</B> to a trough <B>10</B> mounted internally of the glass house and adjacent to the gutter <B>2</B>. In dry weather water is directed into the gutter <B>2</B> from a rainwater storage cistern <B>5</B> mounted under the floor of the glass house using a timed release <B>7</B> driven by photovoltaic cells mounted on the glazing of the glass house. There may be a plurality of troughs <B>10</B> stacked vertically to maximise growing space and increase shade coverage in summer.